Czech Cabbage Dish

Ingredients

• 1 large head cabbage , shredded
• 0.25 pounds bacon , chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 stalk celery , chopped
• 0.25 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanche cabbage briefly in boiling water, remove and drain immediately.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown bacon over medium heat until opaque; remove and drain on paper toweling.

3. 3

   Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet; add the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until crisp-tender.

4. 4

   In a large bowl combine the prepared cabbage, bacon, sauteed vegetable mix (with oil), vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve warm, or chill and serve later.